You know you have something to say but days, weeks, months, even years go by and you're not getting it down on the page.

Or are unable to solve some problem within your work, something that has stumped you and blocked the creative flow?

You know have a story to tell––it might even be your own life story––and yet it's nearly impossible to shape the material. You don't know what to leave out and what to leave it...Or whether it should be a memoir or turned into fiction or put in some new genre entirely.

I've coached many people through all of these issues, and have overcome them myself in both fiction and non-fiction.

OVERWHELMED

Is the rest of your life completely getting in the way of your creative pursuits?

Is it impossible to find time to write?

I used to think that unless I received a tidy inheritance and retired to a lighthouse with my dog, I'd never be able to get anything down on the page...but that's just not true.

Or are you unsure how you can get your writing read by "the right people?" Wondering how you really can get published or produced, or even get your foot in the door?

Eight books and 3 movies ago, I spent a lot of time "fumbling in the dark" before I found ways that worked.

I know I can help.

WORRIED & FRUSTRATED

Not sure how much you're "allowed" to reveal about yourself or the people you're writing about.

Wondering if anyone's going to care about what you have to say?

Are you unsure that the compliments you're getting from friends and family are just their way of being polite?

Or maybe you've been working diligently but your just not getting the results you want from your career.

We all know the old quote that "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result."

Maybe it's time to get sane about your creative career, getting a new perspective that shines light on old problems.

Maybe it's time for a compassionate, knowledgeable, but totally honest professional assessment and advice.

Next Steps

Once we decide to work together, I schedule a longer conversation where we map out your projects and career goals.

After that, we have a weekly or twice a month session to check-in about progress and discuss the work. This takes place over the phone or Skype, although if you’re in NYC and want to swing by my apartment, that could also work. I’ve found, though, that the phone is fastest and just as effective.

Most sessions are about discussing the progress of your goals, course-correcting and brainstorming. I try to keep them at 30 minutes although if necessary they can run longer.

It’s important to realize that it’s not the amount of time you’re paying for: it’s the quality and directness of the content.

In the meantime, between sessions, I’m also available for occasional email questions. So far, no client has ever taken advantage of this and bombarded my inbox, and I’ve been happy to always respond to everyone within 12-24 hours.

Obviously, I read my clients’ work-in-progress although that varies considerably.

Some like to have me look at a small set of pages each week and offer comments while others prefer to discuss the work during our call and then have me look at a longer section of a draft once it’s further along.

I also suggest reading the testimonials on this page, to gain a greater sense of what I do. Please note while this often does include making publishing world introductions if and when appropriate, I can never promise you than I’m going to get you an agent and a book deal (no one can!).

Finally, the Million Dollar Question: how much do I charge…?

I have several different programs and payment plans––and yes, I do take credit cards––so I think it’s best we discuss options in a conversation.

1. Email me about explore the possibility of working together and let me know a bit about yourself and what you’re working on or what’s challenging you. I’ll let you know if I think we’re a match or if I have more questions.

2. Alternatively, you could purchase a short Discovery Session under the Calendar Icon at the top of the page. I offer a few of them each week and I’m happy to say that sometimes in 30 minutes, I can offer someone the advice or information that really does provide a breakthrough (or at least sets them on the right path towards one.)